Historical events for
Sunday, 6 September 2026

John Dalton, born in 1766, was a British chemist who pioneered modern atomic theory and was known for his studies on color blindness.

Luis Federico Leloir, born in 1906, was an Argentine scientist who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1970 for his studies on sugar nucleotides.

Maria Leonor, born in 1920, was a well-known radio announcer in Portugal, being one of the most emblematic voices on national radio for several decades.

Maria Inês Ribeiro da Fonseca, artistically known as Menez (born September 6, 1926, and died April 11, 1995), was a notable Portuguese painter. Self-taught and avant-garde, her art delved into abstractionism and the depth of tones, establishing her as a pillar of contemporary visual arts in Portugal.

Roger Waters, born in 1943, is a British musician, co-founder of the iconic band Pink Floyd, famous for his compositions and the album "The Wall".

José Sócrates, born in 1957, is a Portuguese politician who served as Prime Minister of Portugal between 2005 and 2011.

Dolores O'Riordan (born September 6, 1971, and died January 15, 2018) was a legendary Irish singer and songwriter. With her distinctive Celtic yodel and passionate lyrics, she led The Cranberries in conquering the alternative rock elite of the 90s.

Idris Elba (b. 1972) is a charismatic and acclaimed British actor. He starred in the real-time thriller "Hijack" as Sam Nelson, an expert corporate negotiator, delivering a formidable, tension-filled performance that gripped audiences worldwide.

Today we celebrate the arrival of the ship "Victoria", the only survivor of Ferdinand Magellan's circumnavigation voyage, to the port of San Lucar, Spain, in 1522.

William McKinley, 25th president of the USA - Republican party, was shot by Leon Czolgosz at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

Today we celebrate the signing of the Agreement on the Lajes Base, established between Portugal and the United States in 1951, allowing the use of the military base by the Americans.

Today we celebrate the appointment of Yasser Arafat as leader of the Palestinian forces, consolidating his position as a central figure in the fight for the Palestinian cause.

Amália Rodrigues, icon of Portuguese fado, was awarded the degree of Commander of Arts and Letters by France in 1985, in recognition of her contribution to culture.

Today is the day of Saint Zechariah, one of the minor prophets of the Old Testament, known for his apocalyptic visions and messages of renewal.

Today is European Day of Jewish Culture, a day dedicated to promoting Jewish heritage and traditions across Europe.

Today we celebrate the Day of Saint Eleutério, a Christian apostle and martyr, venerated by the Catholic Church.

Celebration of Eswatini National Day (Swaziland), commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on September 6, 1968.

Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2026 - Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Time: 14:00 GMT.